Friendly crew! Typically have a food truck on the weekends…read more- keep an eye out for the food truck rodeo on weekends ends. Regularly check the website for events. Beers get released seasonally - non alcoholic options available as well so everyone can enjoy. Right now my favorite easy drink is the Sour Slush - and the high potency Collaboration.

Wow, this place has grown since I was last here about 8 years ago. The weather was amazing on a…read moreSaturday afternoon, so parking was difficult/non-existent in their lot. There are a good number of spaces, but it was just that busy. There's also street parking available close by. Lots of seating both inside (two separate rooms with tables) and outside. There were 3 bartenders working and they kept the line moving at a decent pace. The beer menu has grown quite a bit, and I was surprised to see the number of brews available. I went with half pours of a gingerbread type stout and their pickle lager. I liked the gingerbread as it had good spice flavors to it, and the lager was alright--light with a hint of salt. If I lived closer, I'd be back.

I was originally directed to Aviator Smoke House by Waze, who said it was permanently closed... It…read moreis! Apparently renovating for a seafood restaurant. Anyway, went across the street to the Tap House. It was like 130pm on Saturday, but pretty empty. I had the pickle chips to start and was worried that I would ruin my appetite... no chance or that, as the serving, which took 20 minutes, was about the size of a large handful, lol. They were decent, but could have been drained or blotted better, the bottom was a pool of grease. 10 bucks doesn't go very far these days. For my lunch, I had a dozen dry rubbed wings with Spitfire and some other sauce on the side (website is pretty bad) doesn't mention the sauce list. One of the sauces was nice and spicy, kind of surprised they would serve that in NC, but good. The wings themselves were good. Nicely cooked, not too fatty, and a nice dry rub. Service was weird. I had not been there before, and the host... Lets just say I asked 4 times if they had a bar I could sit at, and he said he couldn't understand me 4 times, so I just walked by him and sat at the bar. The bartenders were nice, but the girl that ran my food twice talked so low that I could not hear or understand her... turnabout. Anyway, I like in Cary, and although it was OK, I cannot see myself driving out there again just for the food. If I was driving through and wanted wings, I would probably stop.

Cool place. We got a Rueben sandwich and a brew. Sandwich was really good. Service was excellent…read more Lots of indoor seating with interesting aviation themed decorations!

Wow, I was so surprised after trying Brewery Bhavana when we first moved here. When you arrive…read moreparking can be difficult in this area as the restaurant backs up to Moore Square. I'd recommend parking a few blocks away and walking if you are unable to find parking nearby. Walking into the restaurant you'll be transported to a modern brewery, bookstore, and flower shop. It feels chic, Belgian inspired, and upscale. To start I ordered a Vase IPA which was excellent. I then switched to cocktails and ordered the Black Sesame Old Fashioned (bourbon, black sesame, black walnut bitters), the Dionysus (pinot noir, raspberry lemon shrub, chambord, amaretto, lemon, rhubarb bitters), and an aviation (hendricks, luxardo, creme de violette, lemon). By far the Black Sesame Old Fashioned was my favorite and what a nice touch with cracker on top of the dish. For food we ordered the Gai Lan (Stir-fried Chinese broccoli with garlic and oyster sauce), the Peking Duck (Whole, barbecued, free-range duck served with steamed bao buns, cucumber, scallions, and hoisin-honey sauce), Sweet Soy Chicken (Scallions, bell peppers, and caramelized in our ginger soy sauce. Served with jasmine rice), the Lo Mein Noodles (Stir-fried noodles with julienned shiitake mushrooms, choy sum greens, soy sauce, and shrimp), seafood dumplings (Lobster, shrimp, and scallop dumplings served in garlic and black mushroom sauce with fried Youtiao doughnuts), Chicken Curry Bao (Steamed buns filled with spicy yellow chicken and vegetable curry), the Beef with Longhorn Peopers (Sautéed beef, ginger, and longhorn peppers with Shaoxing wine sauce. Served with jasmine rice), the Xiao Long Bao (Steamed crab and ground pork soup dumplings), Nasi Goreng Crab Fried Rice (Traditional Indonesian Chinese fried rice with blue crab meat, Nam Pla fish sauce, house made Nasi Goreng sauce, served in an egg crêpe), and the General Tso's Chicken (Crunchy, sweet, and tangy, Bhavana's General Tso comes with your choice of chicken or tofu tossed in our house-made General sauce and topped with sesame seeds. Served with jasmine rice). By far our favorite food items were the seafood dumplings (excellent flavor, Chinese donuts were so good, along with the flavor from the broth), and the shrimp lo mein noodles (cooked perfectly and the sauce was perfectly distributed). Definitely check out brewery bhavana if you are looking for excellent Chinese food in the Raleigh area. This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the area.

Wow! This was one of the best meals I've ever had! My husband dined here several years ago, and…read moreevery time Raleigh comes up in conversation, he hyped this local gem up to me and said it was a must-visit whenever we had the chance. Well, I finally got to try Brewery Bhavana and it was indeed incredible. Definitely worth the hype. We met my coworker and her partner here for dinner, and I was grateful we had a reservation because this spot was poppin' on a Monday night! The dining room is huge, but the decor breaks things up a bit and makes your meal feel intimate. Everything is shareable, so I highly recommend visiting with fellow foodies who want to try a little bit of everything. Honestly the entire menu sounded amazing, and it was hard to choose! Thankfully our servers provided some excellent recommendations. The Pork Bao was probably my favorite bite of the night, and may very well have been the best Bao I've ever had. The Lap Cheung Fried Rice was also delicious, and I'm usually not a fried rice person! Also worth mentioning is the Lo Mein, which we ordered with chicken. We didn't stay for dessert, but all of their sweet offerings sounded incredible as well. I did try one of the beers they brew on-site, the Sow. It was light and sippable, and I appreciate their diverse beer and cocktail offerings. I can't wait to visit Raleigh again because this will be my first stop!

Love this place. Have been here quite a few time with large groups and with small ones. Enjoy the…read morearray of seating options. Great place for groups and good food. Nice beer selection but not much else if you're not into beer. Service is always great servers are always welcoming and friendly. I love how they have the donation wall for educators and first responders. I have donated a couple times. Food is always tasty a fresh.

Overall it was a really great experience. They had music bingo going on when we walked in. The…read morebartender was knowledgeable on the menu and attentive. The Brisket Burnt Ends were good for North Carolina. They were tasty but they weren't super tender which I'm used to with burnt ends. The classic burger looked good. The classic burger also tasted good and I didn't have to add any additional condiments. However, the classic burger is a smash burger, so why is there so much bread! The bun is ridiculously thick and hard to smash. That's my one complaint about the burger. Please change the bun to something softer.

Had dinner here on a Friday night and really enjoyed it. Seemed really crowded from the outside so…read morewe almost went somewhere else, but peaked inside, did a short loop, and a couple of bar seats freed up. Otherwise, the place was pretty full. Bartenders were great, very attentive (even though the place was busy), no folks hanging over us so we could enjoy our dinner. Food was really good and not outrageously priced, and arrived really quick! Definitely recommend the "summer salad", a seasonal option with delicious tomatoes, peaches and cheese. Falafel burger was also good and tator tots were nice and cripsy. I would definitely go again. Just be warned, the place is very loud (so you'll need to talk loud if sitting anywhere inside) and is definitely a "hipster" location. :)

I thought the food was overall okay. Yes, everyone is correct when they recommend the burger and…read morethat seems like the best thing on the menu probably. Food seemed fresh across the board and overall seasoned okay as a general statement. Servers were nice and vibe seemed mostly chill even for kids and families. We also had the wings which were very mid in my opinion. They say they are smoked but sort of taste more like smoked paprika was added at the end and not like they were actually smoked in like a smoker or grill. The dry rub was pretty bland and the sauces were fine but nothing to get excited about. The drinks were okay too. We had margaritas and beeritas which were fine but not a destination maker for this restaurant . I think this restaurant combines to offer a nice place to grab a bite with friends but I don't know if I'd call it a food specific destination

Wanting a cute, eclectic, and fun with a bar, this is your spot! I got the warmest welcome from…read moreDrew as I walked by, and he invited me in. I was quickly taken in by all the cute and funky socks, cards, cups, and other items floating around the store. As you go to the back, it opens up to a bar with wine and beer for sale and to sip. I grabbed a can of cider and was told to come back anytime. The owners made me feel at home and were so happy that I was walking around downtown. I plan to return the next time I am in the area. Would love to sit and have a drink with them! A must go to in downtown Raleigh!!!

Very cute gift shop, bar, and the owner is so nice! LGBTQ-friendly and inclusive, humorous, unique…read moregifts. There's something for everyone here.

The Pit Authentic Barbecue was a great experience for our group of 4 adults and 3 kids. They were…read morevery accommodating and had something for everyone on the menu. We started with the pimento cheese balls, which were super cheesy and delicious. They also brought out biscuits and hush puppies, and those were perfect to start the meal. For the kids, we ordered a hot dog with fries, mac and cheese with fries, and a cheeseburger with fries. All of the kids loved their meals. The fries were really good (even I enjoyed them!), and the mac and cheese was definitely the favorite. The adults ordered a double combo with pulled pork and brisket, and it was big enough to easily split between two people. My husband and I both got the Pit bacon cheeseburger, and it was so good and huge. I ended up taking half home for later. My husband also got mac and cheese and shared it with the kids, while I ordered the Brussels sprouts, which were amazing. The staff was really friendly, and everything came out nicely. Overall, it was a great meal and a great experience, especially for our family !

Food was yummy providing a large serving. The service was okay. We had to ask for drinks to be…read morefilled and our check. It wasn't horrible service but I have had better for it to be our first time there. Will I return.......... definitely!

Stopped by for a quick app & drink after a work trip. Good food and service. Restaurant was really…read moreunique. I'd go back!

Came here for dinner recently and enjoyed myself…read more Service was solid throughout my meal. The beer selection was pretty darn good, with a lot of Belgian options (yay). I grabbed the Big Dipper roast beef sandwich for my entree and it was prepared quickly and was very tasty! Everything was priced reasonably well. Not sure what else to add, but if you're into drinking beer and eating decent bar food, I think Flying Saucer will hit the mark.